Hasidism - A New History

A must-read book for understanding this vibrant and influential modern Jewish movementHasidism originated in southeastern Poland, in mystical circles centered on the figure of Israel Ba'al Shem Tov, but it was only after his death in 1760 that a movement began to spread. Today, Hasidism is witnessing a remarkable renaissance around the world. T

About the author

David Biale is the Emanuel Ringelblum Distinguished Professor of Jewish History at the University of California, Davis. David Assaf is professor of Jewish history at Tel Aviv University. Benjamin Brown is professor of Jewish thought at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Uriel Gellman is lecturer in Jewish history at Bar-Ilan University. Samuel Heilman is Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Queens College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Moshe Rosman is professor of Jewish history at Bar-Ilan University. Gadi Sagiv is senior lecturer in Jewish history at the Open University of Israel. Marcin Wodziński is professor of Jewish studies at the University of Wrocław.

Summary

A must-read book for understanding this vibrant and influential modern Jewish movementHasidism originated in southeastern Poland, in mystical circles centered on the figure of Israel Ba'al Shem Tov, but it was only after his death in 1760 that a movement began to spread. Today, Hasidism is witnessing a remarkable renaissance around the world. T

Foreword

The first comprehensive history of the pietistic movement that shaped modern Judaism

Additional text

"One of Choice Reviews' Outstanding Academic Titles of 2018"

Product details

• Authors: David Assaf, Assaf David, David Biale, David Assaf Biale, Biale David, Benjamin Brown, Brown Benjamin, Uriel Gellman, Samuel Heilman, Heilman Samuel, Moshe Rosman, Rosman Moshe, Gadi Sagiv, Marcin Wodzinski, Marcin Wodziński
• Assisted by: Arthur Green (Afterword)
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9780691202440
• ISBN: 978-0-691-20244-0
• No. of pages: 896
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Sociology, HISTORY / Jewish, RELIGION / Judaism / History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, RELIGION / Judaism / Theology, Theology, History of Religion, Jewish Studies, Judaism, Social and cultural history, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Judaism: theology